The Housing and Community Development Committee will enhance the quality of life in Asheville and the livability of neighborhoods by providing policy recommendations to Council on all matters relating to the creation and maintenance of housing within the city, including public housing and affordable private housing; all matters relating to the alleviation of homelessness and services provided to homeless individuals within the city.
Members: Councilwoman Julie Mayfield (Chair), Councilwoman Sheneika Smith, Councilman Keith Young
Staff Liaison: Cathy Ball, Assistant City Manager
Meeting Schedule: Third Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m., City Hall – 1st floor conference room. Please note that as of January 2019, this is a new location for the meeting.
NOTICE: Virtual meetings to be held as-needed during COVID-19.
The Community Development Team publishes monthly updates for both the Housing & Community Development (HCD) Committee and the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC). This lets not only City Boards & Committees know what our Division is working on, but also the Community. Look for updates on HUD Funding, Affordable Housing tools at the City, developments the City has invested in with many partners, important Homeless Initiatives, and the overall funding we are getting back into the community. Click here for updates.
To access Housing & Community Development Committee archived documents, please use the following links: 2017 / 2018
For additional information, please contact Jenna Miller at jmiller2@ashevillenc.gov or 828-251-4064.